Originally posted by APT:
Tony, that's what I had 180Hp Quad 4 with a stick. Same drivetrain as your GTZ, but I had the fuel cut off @ 110mph. Acheiva SCX had top power for that engine, or the older Calais Quad 442. Frequently rivaled a friend at school with a GTZ at the autocrosses. He graduated to a 93 RX-7 R1, but lives in Wisconson. Gearing was a little tall for the engine, but it was rather quick especially for their time. Just as quick as the newest GT's are with a different temperment. And right about the weight, just over 2800lbs for 92-95 style, and 99+ is up to 3100ish IIRC. I think the 99+ is a very different car from both the earlier ones and the Contour.
Yup, you are right about the weights, the car has put on from 250# to 350#
And for the edification of others, the Beretta GTZ, probably had similar weight, but not noted in the Edmunds specs here:
http://www.edmunds.com/used/1990/chevrolet/beretta/2drgtzcoupe/specs.html?id=lin0066 Sometimes I wish I still had that car. I'd probably AutoX it, just for fun.
TB
Just a fan of fun cars, no matter who builds 'em.
